Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in peace sir.

Shannon
concened citizen

February 16, 2005

TO THE FAMILY OF DEPUTY WAYNE KOESTER,

I JUST GOT HOME FROM THE SERVICE OF YOUR LOST LOVED ONE. MY HEART GOES OUT TO YOU WITH THE DEEPEST SYMPATHIES. HE WILL BE MISSED BY ALL, EVEN THE FEW THAT DID NOT HAVE THE PRIVELIGE OF MEETING HIM. HE IS A GREAT DEPUTY. I CAN ONLY HOPE THAT I AM HALF THE OFFICER THAT HE IS. WAYNE MADE ALL OF US IN THE LAW ENFORCEMENT FAMILY VERY VERY PROUD. WAYNE WILL NEVER BE FORGOTEN. MAY GOD BE WITH YOU ALWAYS.

POLICE OFFICER
LEESBURG POLICE DEPARTMENT

February 16, 2005

Deputy Koester,

As I am writting this, I had just attended your funeral. You would be proud to know what you really meant to the Lake County Sheriff's Office and to the law enforcement community. I am proud to have served with you! Please rest in peace my brother and god speed!

Deputy Adam R. Hobbs
Polk County Sheriff's Office
Bartow, Fl..

DEPUTY SHERIFF ADAM R. HOBBS
POLK COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE

February 16, 2005

GOD Bless you and your family. You, your family our in my prayers. Rest in Peace Brother, YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.

THE JOY OF THE LORD WATCH OVER AND BLESS YOU IN HIS KINGDOM.....

Police Officer

February 16, 2005

My thoughts and prayers go out to the friends and family of Deputy Koester. I wish you all the strength to get through this hard time. The residents of Lake County are very proud of all of the deputies that work to protect us. Thank You for making the ultimate sacrifice.

Becky
Lake County Resident

February 16, 2005

To your loved ones and to your department I share in your sorrow for the loss of this brave hero. GOD BLESS YOU ALL.

ret. P.O. Robert Moore
Port Authority of NY & NJ Police dept.

February 16, 2005

My profound sympathy to the entire family of Deputy Wayne Koester. This is the greatest loss that can be felt by a spouse, child, or parent.
Know that this strong, brave man paid the ultimate price for protecting us from the evils of the world.
I am sure you are very proud of him and let tat pride help you through your grief and lonliness.
With much sorrow,
Merrille Mason & family
Widow of Officer Scott G. Mason, Clermont Police Department
EOW 04/23/03

Mrs. Merrille Mason, Widow of Clermont O

February 16, 2005

I am blessed to have had the opportunity of working with Deputy Koester on numerous occasions. Deputy Koester was a wonderful LEO and the many contributions he made to our community will never be forgotten. I offer my condolences to Deputy Koester and his family along with all of his fellow Brothers and Sisters. May God bless you all!!

Paramedic James Reese
Lake-Sumter Emergency Medical Services

February 16, 2005

A Hero Walks Alone


Dear Father, another sad day is gone
As a hero, is made to walk alone
On a path, where other heroes have trod
On their way, to see you my God

Take him in your arms, and say a thank you for me
I read of his warmth, I understand what people see
I hate seeing how the good, suffer for the bad
There is no explanation, for this pain so sad

I send my prayers, for his family losing this kind heart
I read what his sister wrote, dear Lord how the tears did start
You dear lady, your heart spoke a million tears
I am so sorry that your family, are now facing these fears

Although this hero has been made to walk alone
His Father in Heaven, is waiting for him by the throne
Lift your head high my brother, one day we will meet
I will thank you persoally for the honor, on that peaceful beat


by danny b. bourg

I pray the best for the family and friends. May God comfort you.

Danny B. Bourg
Citizen with family in law enforcement

February 15, 2005

p-1426 we will always miss you. You will always be in our prayers. T- 928

Deputy Darrell Thomas
Lake County Sheriff's Office

February 15, 2005

We must rember that Wayne is in a better place now. No more pain no more worries just a new deputy joining a higher police force. P-1426 we will miss you!

D/S DARRELL THOMAS T-928
LAKE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE (FL)

February 15, 2005

I WOULD LIKE TO SAY THAT MY PRAYERS GO OUT TO DEPUTY KOESTER'S WIFE AND FAMILY. THERE ARE MANY WIVES THINKING OF YOU, I PRAY YOU STAY STRONG AND THAT THE MEMORY OF YOUR BRAVE HUSBAND WILL LIVE ON FOREVER.

nichole D.
wife of a mcso

February 15, 2005

In honor, remembrance and condolence to to you. Deputy Wayne Koester, I honor and thank you for serving our community and state.

Once again, Deputy Koester. Thank You

Tim Kitts
Orange County Sheriff's Office

February 15, 2005

To the family I am sorry for the loss of Wayne Koester. I knew him because he was my one of my assisant football coaches. We lost a great police officer.

Keith Vanalst
Umatilla Football

February 15, 2005

By now we've lost too many of our brothers and sisters. We lost one of our own just last week. May your Memory live on and your legacy Never Fade.

Officer M. O'Keefe
Orlando Police Department

February 15, 2005

YOU WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN. YOU WILL LIVE FOREVER IN OUR HEART AND MINDS. REST PEACEFULLY KNOWING YOUR BROTHERS AND SISTERS IN LAW ENFORCEMENT ARE HERE TO LOOK AFTER YOUR FAMILY.

OFC. C. PARSONS T-53
LEESBURG PD (LAKE COUNTY, FL)

February 15, 2005

Wayne, a part of every cop died when you did. A part of our family is now missing. I will meet you in heaven. When I get there we'll 10-56 under a shade tree and have a cup of coffee.

Deputy Sheriff Luke Rehwoldt
Osceola County Sheriff's Office

February 15, 2005

Rest easy brother. Your sacrafice will not be forgotten. To the family of Wayne....my deepest condolences. Wayne was an inspiration to all of us that were blessed enough to know him.

Ptl. Jimmy Parks #222
Eustis Police Dept.

February 15, 2005

Our hearts go out to Wayne's family.
You lost a husband,father and brother.
We lost a good friend. My family and
I knew Officer Wayne. He was a wonderful person. I am grateful to all
our law enforcement officers. They put their lives out on the line for us every day.

Wayne, God wanted a new angel and he chose you,you left us with lot of memories which we will never forget.You will always be in our hearts and thoughts.Rest in peace my friend.

The Briggs Family
Leesburg, Fl.

February 15, 2005

To the family,

I am sorry about your loss, but Wayne is now in a better place so now you do not have to worry about him. The bible states "To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord." Ashley I pray that God gives you and the family the strength you need to make it through each day. May God bless you and keep you.

Sheryll Williams-Civil Clerk
Lake County Sheriff's Office

February 15, 2005

Rest in Peace! Romans 13:4 NIV

Special Agent Darin L. Paul
FBI

February 15, 2005

Wayne we got to work together for just a short time. But you made it memorable. From busting on my mouth, to me pulling up to you and your FTO on the side of the road on your last night with him. (Sorry you just had to be there)
When ever I pulled up on your scene you always had the smile on your face. Going down your street and seeing your new unit sitting out front and knowing how proud you were to have finally got on with the S.O. Plus how proud you made your wife by that also.
When I saw it was you in the CAD notes time stopped for me. You will be missed, someone of your caliber can not be replaced. I feel honored to have got to know you 1426

Deputy Joe Schlabach
Lake County Sheriff's Office

February 15, 2005

I had the opportunity to have met Wayne while attending an advanced law enforcement class. To see his eagerness to learn and try to excel above the rest of the class motivated me to attempt to compete at his level. I have two seperate feelings at this time. One is of anger and the other of sadness. Being a former United States Marine and fellow law enforcement officer, I am angry knowing that a brother was taken away from us, in such the manner in which this occurred. Mostly I am saddened that Wayne's family has lost a great father, husband, son, brother, and uncle. However, I do know his family has great memories to reflect on. As a father myself, I know what Wayne will miss the most, but remember Amber, Ryan, Jamie, and Jordan your father will be with you every second of everyday. Ashley, children, and the rest of Wayne's family, I can promise you this, cowardly criminals will not take over our society, we will make the ultimate sacrifice, as Wayne did, to keep your community safe. My family and I offer our condolences to the Koester family. May God bless you. To Deputy Sheriff Wayne Koester (Lake County 1426), Rest In Peace brother, we have the watch.

Officer 1st Class Kenneth Birkhofer
Eustis Police Department (Lake County, Florida)

February 15, 2005

Our deepest sympathy to the family of Deputy Wayne Koester and the Lake County Sheriff's Office...our hearts and prayers are with you all...... Thank you for a job well done Wayne... rest in peace as you continue your watch from the heavens......your memory will never be forgotten...

God Bless....Be Safe..... and wear your vests...

Vin, Pook and all of us at beyond-the-blue

Vinman & Pooky - Site Owners
beyond-the-blue

February 14, 2005

Great Job officer Koester. Thank you for doing a great job. Our hearts and prayers are with you and your family.

Stephen and Anthony Binz
Holly Hill police explorer post 435

February 14, 2005